Category: Wine Reviews

2012 Selbach-Oster, Riesling “Anrecht” Zeltinger Himmelreich, Mosel Germany. Johannes Sellach’s magnificent Anrecht is easily a potential 100 Point perfect wine, this 2012 is set for a glorious future and is…

2010 G.D. Vajra, Freisa “Kye” DOC Langhe, Piedmonte, Italy. The Vajra Freisa is exotic and glorious, by far the most intriguing and complex version of this grape I have sampled…

2009 La Spinetta Vursu, Barolo Vigneto Campe DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. Giorgio Rivetti’s Campe Barolo is always a special treat, in fact all the La Spinetta wines are delicious treats and…

2012 Ridge, Chardonnay, Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains. Ridge Vineyards continues to produce fine and wonderful Chardonnay without much fuss or attention, certainly this is because of their success with their…

2011 Manincor, Reserva del Conte, Lagrein-Merlot-Cabernet, Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rosso IGT, Alto Adige, Italy. This beautiful and expressive red comes from Manincor’s estate and Panholzer sites, both with perfect facing…

2010 Janzen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley. The Jansen by Bacio Divino Cellars, made by Claus Janzen with his son Kyle along with winemaker Kirk Venge is…

2012 M. Lapierre, Morgon, Cru Beaujolais, France. One of the most sought after wines in the world, and who’d have thought, an old vine Gamay would attract so much attention,…

2012 Domaine Savary, Chablis, Vieilles Vignes Selection, France. A racy brisk Chablis with dynamic character, the Savary Old Vine is a terrific and classic wine that offers a stunning value.…

2011 Philippe Pacalet, Gevrey-Chambertin, Bel-Air Premier Cru, Red Burgundy, France. Philippe Pacalet’s new 2011 wines are a revelation and take his label to the next level, from a difficult vintage…

2012 Gérard Boulay, Sancerre Monts Damnés, Loire Valley, France. This is absolutely the best Sancerre I’ve had this last year, maybe ranking all time in fact, without question Gerard Boulay…